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Lurie Breaks It Down

Women's Empowerment Network, SiriusXM·Hosted by Lurie Daniel Favors·541 episodes

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Lurie Breaks It Down is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by the insightful Lurie Daniel Favors. Each episode dives deep into compelling topics, from history and culture to politics and current events, with the goal of filling in the knowledge gaps listeners didn’t know they had. Lurie’s sharp analysis, engaging storytelling, and passion for truth make every conversation both enlightening and accessible. With a lineup of fascinating guests—from experts and activists to artists and thought leaders—Lurie Breaks It Down brings fresh perspectives and meaningful dialogue to help listeners connect the dots on complex issues. Whether you’re a curious...

Why listen

Lurie Breaks It Down gives you sharp, plainspoken context on politics, Black history, culture, faith, community, and power through the voice of Lurie Daniel Favors. The show mixes solo analysis, guest conversations, and short reflective "Moment of Gratitude" episodes, so it works whether you want a full current-affairs breakdown or a quick grounding thought for the day. It is especially strong for listeners who want progressive political commentary rooted in Black life, historical memory, and community care.

Episodes

52 min
Jun 3, 2026Episode 542
Building Community Through Cooperatives w/ Dr. Assata Richards

Dr. Assata Richards breaks down how Black communities can harness imagination and cooperative economics to build institutions that serve our needs. She reframes artificial intelligence as 'colonized intelligence' and reminds us that creativity is our survival mechanism .Lurie & Dr. Assata Richards remind us about the power of values-based relationships, this conversation challenges us to see the canvas of possibility in our communities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11 min
Jun 3, 2026Episode 541
Moment of Gratitude: Trusting the Process Of Our Goals

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie discusses wisdom shared by Fred Taylor on The Pivot Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

29 min
Jun 2, 2026Episode 540
If Only Ruby Bridges Knew…

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12 min
Jun 2, 2026Episode 539
Moment of Gratitude: Being Ready Isn't A Feeling. It's A Decision

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie shares wisdom from @candasifamabarnes on Instagram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

25 min
Jun 1, 2026Episode 538
Is Israel the U.S. Captain Now?

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17 min
Jun 1, 2026Episode 537
Moment of Gratitude: The Difference Between Your Job & Your Purpose

Begin your day & week with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 min
May 29, 2026Episode 536
Moment of Gratitude: When You’re Walking in Your Purpose, the Win is Baked In

Happy Friday! Begin your day and weekend with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20 min
May 28, 2026Episode 535
A Whites Only Sign By Any Other Name is Still A Whites Only Sign

Lurie breaks down news of the day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11 min
May 28, 2026Episode 534
Moment of Gratitude: Walking in Integrity

Start your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

29 min
May 27, 2026Episode 533
Election Spoils & Election Returns

Lurie dives into Florida politics and Texas primary results! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 min
May 27, 2026Episode 532
Moment of Gratitude: Walking in Righteousness

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

31 min
May 26, 2026Episode 531
Saints & Sinners: the Pope Takes on Peter Thiel’s AI Antichrist

Lurie breaks down Peter Thiel's comments about 'antichrist.' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17 min
May 26, 2026Episode 530
Moment of Gratitude: How We Collectively Shift Culture

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40 min
May 25, 2026Episode 529
Steve Phillips on Challenging White Male Dominance

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27 min
May 22, 2026Episode 528
When The Babies Teach the Village About Emotional Intelligence w/ Dr. Wendi Williams

Lurie is joined by dynamic psychologist, passionate advocate, and inspiring educator, Dr. Wendi Williams, to discuss generational differences and raising Black babies with self love, communication, and empowerment.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16 min
May 22, 2026Episode 527
Moment of Gratitude: The Ancient Cooperative Care System

Happy Friday! Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

26 min
May 21, 2026Episode 526
It’s Not Leave or Stay… It’s Leave, Stay Or Be Expelled/Concentrated

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12 min
May 21, 2026Episode 525
Moment of Gratitude: The Importance of Adaptability

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors as she reminds us the importance about flexibility & fluidity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

31 min
May 20, 2026Episode 524
Hey White People, Let Me Holla At You Real Quick

Lurie breaks down the origin of 'being white'. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11 min
May 20, 2026Episode 523
Moment of Gratitude: Protect Your Peace

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

29 min
May 19, 2026Episode 522
Sign of the Times: How Dismantling Black Studies is A Warning For Every Element of Black Life

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10 min
May 19, 2026Episode 521
Moment of Gratitude: Keep Building. We Are the Original Architects.

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie shares wisdom from Symone D. Sanders Townsend speaking to graduates at Spelman College. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

48 min
May 18, 2026Episode 520
Why I Hate Fisk U’s New Data Center Plan & Kevin O’Leary

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14 min
May 18, 2026Episode 519
Moment of Gratitude: Forget the Noise Around You & Focus On Yourself

Begin your day and week with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

33 min
May 15, 2026Episode 518
Why Black Love Might Be the Most Important Things w/ EbonyJanice

EbonyJanice explores black love as a world-building project—not just romantic connection, but a political and spiritual act of resistance. The conversation touches on Baltimore's success in reducing violence through care-based approaches, the importance of local organizing over nationalized movements, and why loving each other might be the most radical thing we can do. A caller shares a moving testimony about how investing love in community came back when he needed it most. Throughout, there's an insistence that we're not just surviving—we're positioned to thrive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 min
May 15, 2026Episode 517
Moment of Gratitude: Embracing Heights We Haven’t Been In

Happy Friday! Head into your weekend with a moment of gratitude. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

33 min
May 14, 2026Episode 516
Dr. Oz, Abigail Spanberger, & Black Maternal Health

Lurie breaks down news of the day from Trump's comments about the economy & what's happening with Black maternal health locally in Virginia and federally. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15 min
May 14, 2026Episode 515
Moment of Gratitude: Resting While Amplifying Our Needs

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

32 min
May 13, 2026Episode 514
The Stench of Empire is in the Air & it is Foul

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13 min
May 13, 2026Episode 513
Moment of Gratitude: Your Feelings Are Valid. Your Behavior is Not.

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie shares a personal story about a conversation she had with her 12 year old daughter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

45 min
May 12, 2026Episode 512
Sean Duffy, Kevin Hart, & Emmanuel Macron Walk Into the Bar

Lurie breaks down comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's racist jokes at Kevin Hart's roast, including mocking George Floyd's murder, and why Hart's laughter made Black people the punchline. She exposes how Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spent seven months filming a reality TV show while America's transportation infrastructure crumbled. The discussion extends to France's renewed colonial ambitions in Africa. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 min
May 12, 2026Episode 511
Moment of Gratitude: The Importance of Order

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie reminds us about the importance of having structure in our lives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

34 min
May 11, 2026Episode 510
They Only Win Because They Lie

Lurie breaks down the Republican gerrymandering blitz happening right now across the South and makes the case for why Black voters need to bring a different energy to the polls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14 min
May 11, 2026Episode 509
Moment of Gratitude: You Gotta Live Right Now!

Happy Monday! Begin your day and week with a moment of gratitude. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

46 min
May 8, 2026Episode 508
The Current State of Affairs w/ Glynda Carr & Rep. Justin J. Pearson

Tennessee just cracked Memphis into three districts. Glynda Carr and Rep. Justin Pearson break down what we're up against and how we fight back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 min
May 8, 2026Episode 507
Moment of Gratitude: Manifesting What Freedom Looks Like While Also Facing Reality

Happy Friday! Start your day and weekend with a moment of gratitude. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

34 min
May 7, 2026Episode 506
What Comes Next: Voting Rights & Voting Fights

Lurie breaks down the latest in voting rights after last week's Supreme Court decision. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14 min
May 7, 2026Episode 505
Moment of Gratitude: Having Tools to Recenter Yourself

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie shares insight from @wetheurban on Instagram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

21 min
May 6, 2026Episode 504
Stop Using Period Apps!

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11 min
May 6, 2026Episode 503
Moment of Gratitude: Accountability vs. Punishment

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie shares a video from @ambergrimes on Durand Bernarr's favorite excerpt on accountability. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

36 min
May 5, 2026Episode 502
Which Plantation?

Lurie breaks down the critical difference between accountability and punishment, examining how public figures like Killer Mike and Stephen A. Smith influence Black voting patterns. The conversation explores historical parallels between Woodrow Wilson's presidency and current Republican policies, breaking down why voting Republican isn't a viable option for Black communities right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 min
May 5, 2026Episode 501
Moment of Gratitude: Learning the Difference Between Generational Curses & Poor Decisions

Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

36 min
May 4, 2026Episode 500
Why Would They Stop Here?

Lurie breaks down the Supreme Court's dismantling of the Voting Rights Act and asks the question nobody wants to face: if they're rebuilding the slavery apparatus, why would they stop before finishing? From passports as freedom papers to economic self-sufficiency, this is about real preparation—not fear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11 min
May 4, 2026Episode 499
Moment of Gratitude: We Are Stronger Than Our Worries

Happy Monday! Begin your day and week with a moment of gratitude. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

26 min
May 1, 2026Episode 498
Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights... A Conversation w/ Deputy Director ACLU Voting Rights Project, Davin Rosborough

This episode tackles the Supreme Court's devastating Louisiana v. Callais decision that effectively dismantles Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Legal expert Davin Roseboro from the ACLU breaks down how this ruling rolls back decades of civil rights progress. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 min
May 1, 2026Episode 497
Moment of Gratitude: Where Our True Source of Power Lies

Happy Friday! Begin your day with a moment of gratitude as Lurie reminds us about our power. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

28 min
Apr 30, 2026Episode 496
Preparing for Post Integration America

The Supreme Court's decision on Section Two of the Voting Rights Act isn't just legal jargon—it's a direct attack on Black political power. This episode breaks down what just happened, why it matters, and how we build from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11 min
Apr 30, 2026Episode 495
Moment of Gratitude: Why We Shouldn’t Squeeze Our Brilliance Into Boxes That Weren’t Designed for Us

Happy Thursday! Begin your day with a moment of gratitude with Lurie Daniel Favors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

27 min
Apr 29, 2026Episode 494
We Can Do This. No Really, We Can.

Lurie breaks down inspiring stories of Pan-African independence from Cuba to Nigeria. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 min
Apr 29, 2026Episode 493
Moment of Gratitude: What We Can Learn From Self-Defeat

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